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macyashby's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun look into the nomadic culture of the Middle East following WWI.
cath_t's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
debrabrinckley's review against another edition
5.0
I think this one was my favorite of the series so far. I loved the setting, the history, the tension between so many elements - Mary & Sherlock, the brothers, the various factions, etc. this continues to be a thoroughly engaging series.
adragonsshadow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jhulme's review against another edition
2.0
DNF - struggled to get even halfway through. I generally love Laurie King’s books, so this might be something with my headspace rather than the writer or narrator.
cmx's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Audible free, discovered this author and series by searching for freebies. Pretty good, although enormously detailed with stuff the author may be proud of but I don't really care that much about. I'm glad I didn't have to write it. It did hang together pretty well at the end and it all made sense, but I'm glad I don't have to cough up this kind of detail. By the way, did a decent job of replicating SH in voice and tone etc
eclaytonbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
eclaytonbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
carokfulf's review against another edition
4.0
A vast improvement on The Moor, this novel backtracks a bit to when Russell and Holmes were on the run from Moriarty's daughter in Beekeeper's Apprentice. With Russell as narrator, King explores the precise moment when the 19-year-old sleuth becomes Holmes' partner, leaving the post of apprentice behind. King delves into the culture of her setting without overwhelming, grounded in Russell's deep emotional connection to Jerusalem. As with any Russell novel, the mystery, while suspenseful and entertaining in itself, always takes a backseat to the wonderful chemistry between Holmes and Russell.
medievil_'s review against another edition
5.0
This story is the tale of the interim Holmes & Russell spend out of the country during THE BEEKEEPER'S APPRENTICE. Ms. King knows her stuff. (Also, the sexual tension is delightful.)